AI & Policy: Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović met local AI experts to push stronger links between universities, public institutions and the private sector, arguing AI can boost healthcare, education and public services—if Montenegro backs research and sets clear ethical rules. Clean Energy Buildout: Masdar and state utility EPCG moved a 2 GW renewable partnership into execution, signing deals for 150 MW of solar (Štedim and Krupac) and exploring 400+ MW of pumped hydro storage to stabilize the grid and scale renewables. Education & Innovation Ties: Armenia and Montenegro signed an intergovernmental agreement to expand cooperation in education, science and innovation, including Bologna Process alignment, academic mobility and joint research programs. Regional Tech & Mobility: Montenegro also featured in a wider diplomatic push with a former Montenegrin president praising 20 years of Montenegro–China cooperation, highlighting infrastructure and deepening educational exchanges. Health & Work Rights: Serbian women’s rights groups reacted to Montenegro’s new menstrual leave law, with enthusiasm for paid days off and debate over whether it frames women’s health as a “privilege.” Science Spotlight: A new chapter in the Rudnev series revisits the experiences of “tutors” tied to the “Ashram Shambala” crackdown, adding context to how a Siberian spiritual movement spread abroad.